Oakland University School of Education and Human Services

08/28/2026

08/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s SEHS Summer Social, and congratulations to our raffle winners! 🎉

​⭐ Xavier Iriarte
⭐​ Bobby Martin
⭐​ Travis Abercrombie

Special thanks to everyone who brought a donation for the The Golden Grizzlies Pantry! 💛 Your contributions will help ensure we can continue providing food, resources and support to members of our campus community who are in need.

Stay tuned for more photos from yesterday’s event! 📸

08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week’s Galileo Institute workshop, EdCON: Leveraging AI to Lead Learning That Matters! 💻

The event included a keynote address from Oakland University alumnus Dr. Chris Stanley, senior education strategist at Barton Malow, who presented “The Ugly Middle: Breaking Open to Break Through.” During his presentation, Chris explored how educators can strategically use AI as a tool and thought partner in the classroom to enhance the student learning experience. 💡

Additional presentations from AI experts Nick Provenzano, Jennifer Lawson, Shana Ramin and Rebecca Horton highlighted programs such as SchoolAI, Canva, Brisk Teaching and Google Gemini, and how they can be used in the classroom.

Special thanks to our sponsors — Bosch Community Fund, Neola, French Architecture and Chief Financial Credit Union — for making this event possible. 💛 We look forward to seeing you all at our next workshop!

08/19/2026

Save the date! 📆 Join us in the Oakland Center on Friday, October 2 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for the Michigan Severe Behavior Summit!

Hear from leading experts in the assessment, treatment and advocacy of severe behavior, and join researchers, clinicians, educators, service providers and families for a day focused on advancing care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across Michigan.​ 🧩​

The event will feature expert presentations and collaborative discussions on evidence-based practices, innovative service models and strategies for improving the accessibility, durability and quality of care.​

Registration is $125 per person and includes four BACB CEUs — including one Ethics and one Supervision CEU​ — and a complimentary breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Only 150 tickets are available — ​register today at the link below! 🎟️

Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-severe-behavior-summit-tickets-1998114078998?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/18/2026

The Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education is partnering with Oakland Schools to implement a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classroom for the 2026–27 program year! 🖍️

GSRP is Michigan’s free pre-K program for eligible four-year-old children. The new classroom will expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families in the surrounding community while creating new hands-on learning opportunities for Oakland University students preparing for careers in early childhood education and related fields.

The GSRP classroom will serve up to 20 children during the upcoming school year, with before- and after-care options available. 🧸

Learn more: oakland.edu/news/sehs/2026/OUs-Lowry-Center-partners-with-Oakland-Schools-to-offer-Great-Start-Readiness-Program

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Pawley Hall facilities lead and HRD student Ryan Ghedotte, who was honored at Oakland University’s Exemplary Employee Awards last week with the Linda Barc Golden Spirit/Service Award! 🏆

Named in honor of longtime OU employee Linda Barc, the award recognizes someone who demonstrates a positive spirit, exceptional service and a commitment to helping others in the university community.

Ryan embodies those qualities through his dependability, integrity and genuine enthusiasm for serving others. 💛​ He consistently goes above and beyond, takes action to solve problems, looks for ways to improve processes, and earns the trust of those around him through his professionalism, humor, kindness and inclusive nature. His positive impact can be felt through Pawley Hall and the SEHS community, and we’re so fortunate to have him here at OU! 🎉

08/05/2026

We are happy to announce that the Lowry Center will now be a community partner with Oakland Schools in implementing a GSRP classroom for the 2026-'27 program year! Please see the link below for more information!
https://www.helpmegrowoakland.org/schools-programs/lowry-center-for-early-childhood-education

08/05/2026

Don’t forget to bring canned goods, grab-n-go food or toiletries to the SEHS Summer Social!🥫

Our SEHS Summer Social is on August 19 from 2 - 4 p.m. for newly admitted students to connect with fellow SEHS students, meet faculty and staff, explore Pawley Hall and kick off the academic year together! Students who bring a canned good will be entered in the raffle for a SEHS swag basket.

The event includes:
🚚Food Trucks
🥤Refreshments
🌳Yard Games
🎨Service Projects
🎟️Raffle for a SEHS Swag Basket

Register by August 12 using the link in our bio! ALL new and returning undergraduate SEHS students are invited to attend!🔗

08/03/2026

Join us next week for EdCON!💬

Participate in lively conversation about using AI to support teaching and learning on August 12, here in Pawley Hall from 8:30 to noon. Listen to Dr. Chris Stanley’s keynote speech “The Ugly Middle: Breaking Open to Break Through,” join others in breakout sessions featuring solutions to problems of practice with skillful educators to guide the conversation and explore real tools that address your and your students’ needs.👥🍎

Register for free and learn more about EdCON using the link! We’re excited to see you there.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNYPx1y4uwCS2C8-U72lIISpmvw9t0KDX4MH91HA4ZxEbESg/viewform